Soviet History Tour in Moscow with Private Local Guide

Choose a time to suit your schedule and greet your private guide at your Moscow accommodation. Receive a historical overview of Soviet Moscow as you stroll towards Red Square (Krasnaya Ploschad), whose entrance is heralded by the impressive Resurrection Gate.

After admiring the grand exterior of Lenin’s Mausoleum, you’ll wander around Alexander Garden, which harbors the Ruined Grotto. Then, head underground to visit five of Moscow’s most elaborate metro stations, which are characterized by chandeliers, marble pillars, and golden sculptures.

Amble around Revolution Square and Victory Park, delving deep into Russian history, and then browse exhibits within the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics. Alternatively, you can choose to visit VDNKh Soviet Park and marvel at 50 elaborate pavilions, each one dedicated to a former Soviet state, and the Cosmonaut Museum.

Enjoy a break for a traditional Russian lunch (own expense). Your tour concludes with a visit to Bunker 42, a former secret Soviet hideout, before drop-off at your accommodation or somewhere downtown.

On this 5-hour private Soviet tour you'll see the famous Red Square, home to the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Lobnoe Mesto and the Lenin's Mausoleum, next to which were buried political and military figures of the Soviet state.

Find out the secrets of the Kremlin and try Soviet ice-cream in GUM (at your own expense).

Learn about the last Russian Tsar Nicholas II passing by the Historical Museum and the Kazan Cathedral. Admire St. Basil's Cathedral and the unique architectural ensemble which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Take a metro ride to one of the deepest metro stations in the world, Victory Park, and explore the legendary park devoted to the WWII, or head to the VDNKh (VVC) and see some of the 50 great pavilions all designed in different styles and representing former Soviet Republics.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Private walking tour with the use of metro
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tour will be finished at Bunker-42 or any place of your preference
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate